Address Your Financial ProfileBridge the Revenue Gap: Highlight your equity in the duplex and use your sale proceeds to demonstrate “skin in the game.”Partner to Compensate Experience: A financially strong and experienced partner can help offset your limited track record.Focus on the Land Deal: Secure the land at a good price, as it’s a crucial step in gaining credibility and attracting partners.Final ThoughtsYou’re entering an exciting and impactful space in real estate development.

Your agent and contractor are crucial members of your CORE 4 in making this happen.

I’m asking because I plan to eventually scale and get into multifamily syndication, and I know learning to raise capital will be a crucial skill.Scaling with Private Lenders: Once I’ve done a few flips, I’m thinking of finding a group of private lenders to help me scale the business.

It’s crucial to work with an experienced broker who can access multiple carriers.

Thanks Jack for your response, I am trying to avoid condo because of the low appreciation issues.

You want an accountant that can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the tax consequences of the decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck in your search.

Diversification Beyond the Stock Market: Real estate provides tangible, real-world value that helps hedge against market volatility—a crucial feature when building a resilient retirement portfolio.

It's crucial to have a team that can provide both on and off-market opportunities, as Columbus can get a bit competitive.

Especially your response to @Maria McNally. 

I'll assume the best of Jason's response as lumping Loanbidz in with large, impersonal lenders.